César Chávez, Texas

César Chávez, Texas
Census-designated place
Coordinates: 26°18′10″N 98°6′34″W / 26.30278°N 98.10944°W / 26.30278; -98.10944
Country United States of America
State Texas
County Hidalgo
Area
 • Total3.2 sq mi (8.3 km2)
 • Land3.2 sq mi (8.3 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
85 ft (26 m)
Population
 (2010)[1]
 • Total1,929
 • Density600/sq mi (230/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code48-14038[2]
GNIS feature ID1852692[3]

César Chávez[4] is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,929 at the 2010 United States Census.[1] It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

César Chávez is located at 26°18′10″N 98°06′34″W / 26.302748°N 98.109332°W / 26.302748; -98.109332 (26.302748, -98.109332).[1]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.3 km2), all land.

Demographics

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 1,469 people, 445 households, and 372 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 457.6 inhabitants per square mile (176.7/km2). There were 793 housing units at an average density of 247.0 per square mile (95.4/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 77.67% White, 0.07% Native American, 20.15% from other races, and 2.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 81.55% of the population.

There were 445 households, out of which 41.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.5% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.4% were non-families. 14.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.30 and the average family size was about 3.654.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 33.2% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 16.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $20,491, and the median income for a family was $23,088. Males had a median income of $19,063 versus $25,789 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $9,432. About 26.9% of families and 31.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 56.8% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education

César Chávez is served by the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.[5][6]

Zoned elementary campuses serving sections include Eisenhower, Gorena, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Lincoln (grades PK-5).[7]

All residents are zoned to Memorial Middle School (6-8),[8] and Economedes High School (9-12).[9]

In addition, South Texas Independent School District operates magnet schools that serve the community.

All of Hidalgo County is in the service area of South Texas College.[10]

References

  1. ^ a b c "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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  5. ^ "School District Reference Map (2010 Census): Hidalgo County, TX." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on January 2, 2017.
  6. ^ Cesar Chavez CDP map. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on January 2, 2017.
  7. ^ "2013-2014 Elementary School Boundaries Archived 2017-01-02 at the Wayback Machine" (Partial). Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District. Boundaries approved on April 2, 2013. Details of attendance zones: Eisenhower Archived 2017-01-02 at the Wayback Machine, Gorena Archived 2017-01-02 at the Wayback Machine, Lyndon B. Johnson Archived 2017-01-02 at the Wayback Machine, Lincoln Archived 2017-01-02 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved on January 2, 2017.
  8. ^ "2015-2016 Middle School Boundaries Archived 2017-01-02 at the Wayback Machine" (Partial). Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District. Boundaries approved on March 29, 2011. Detail of Memorial Middle Zone Archived 2017-01-02 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved on January 2, 2017.
  9. ^ "2015-2016 High Schools Approved Boundaries Archived 2017-01-02 at the Wayback Machine" (Partial). Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District. Detail of Economedes Zone Archived 2017-01-02 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved on January 2, 2017.
  10. ^ Texas Education Code, Sec. 130.199. SOUTH TEXAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA..
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